Punctuation

Punctuation is a key tool that is critical in writing. So therefore it's important, but it seems to be overlooked nowadays. We have found shortened versions of words, expressions, etc. that mean the same thing and are easily understood. I mainly disagree with the author when she speaks on the subject "text messaging". She feels as if correct grammar and punctuation should be used in text messaging. If that is the case, then what's the point of texting? Text messages are usually short and use a lot of shortened phrases. I feel if you are going to use correct grammar, then there is no need to text message. Besides, you' re just wasting characters.